Limitless Opportunity
We are building a pipeline of well-educated, civic-minded young leaders who will lead their rural Maya Ixil community to a more gender-equal future with expanded professional and personal opportunities.
With an innovative middle and high school, community library, and support services for graduates, we work with community members at all stages of the educational continuum.
In the rural, Indigenous Maya Ixil community of Chajul, poverty, gender inequality, and limited access to education deeply affect young people—especially girls. With 79% of Guatemala’s Indigenous population living in poverty, Limitless Horizons Ixil is working to break the cycle by expanding opportunities and empowering Indigenous girls in Chajul through education and holistic support.
The Need to Educate Indigenous Girls in Chajul
Research proves that educating youth, especially girls, transforms entire communities. But in Chajul, less than 25% of youth complete middle school, and only 4% graduate from high school—and for girls, it’s even less.
When girls stop going to school, they are more likely to face child marriage, teen pregnancy, and a lifetime of poverty. Limitless Horizons Ixil is changing that reality. By creating the conditions for girls to stay in school, we support them in pursuing professional careers, delaying marriage, and becoming leaders in their families and communities. In doing so, we are working to break cycles of poverty and create lasting change in Chajul.
Up against the intersectionality of gender (female), class (extreme poverty), ethnicity (Indigenous Maya Ixil), language (Ixil), and geography (rural), Chajul’s girls need a strong system of support to succeed.
Limitless Horizons Ixil is 80% funded by individuals. By donating to Limitless Horizons Ixil, you are investing in Chajul’s future. Our students are often the first in their families to get a middle and high school education. Support today to create pathways to professional opportunities and financial stability never before seen in Chajul.
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Transforming a Community Through Education
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Limitless Horizons Ixil is a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with EIN/Tax ID #26-4296182.
